uvulatomy
Meanings
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Noun
Surgical procedure to remove or alter the uvula, a conical structure hanging from the back of the human or other primate's soft palate.
- "The patient underwent a uvulatomy to treat his snoring problem."
- "The uvulatomy procedure is commonly performed in sleep disorders clinics."
Variants
List of all variants of uvulatomy that leads to same resultuvulitis , uvulitises
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Greek word 'uvula' meaning 'little grape' and the suffix 'tomia' meaning 'cutting'.
Trivia
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The uvula is the smallest muscle in the human body.
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The uvula is the only muscle that is not attached to the skull.
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The uvula is the most commonly removed part of the human body during surgery.
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The uvula is believed to play a role in speech production, particularly in the production of vowels.
Related Concepts
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Palatoplasty: A surgical procedure used to correct congenital or acquired deformities of the soft palate, including uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), which includes uvulatomy.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In ancient Egypt, the uvula was believed to be the seat of the soul and was mummified along with the body.
How to Memorize "uvulatomy"
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visualize
- Visualize the soft palate at the back of your mouth. The uvula is the conical structure hanging from it. Imagine a surgeon performing a procedure on the uvula.
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associate
- Associate the word 'uvula' with the grape-like structure at the back of your mouth. Remember that 'uvulatomy' is the surgical removal or alteration of this structure.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Ugly Vulture' to remember the word 'Uvulatomy'. Visualize a 'Ugly' looking 'Vulture' performing a 'tomy' (surgical cutting) on the 'Uvula'.
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